Dietitian I

Covenant Health Canada; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Covenant Health Canada in Edmonton seeks a Dietitian I to provide inpatient nutrition care at Misericordia Community Hospital, with primary assignments in NICU and Adult Medicine. The position is permanent part-time (0.80 FTE) with days shifts.

The role includes on-call coverage on weekends and statutory holidays and requires collaboration with Nutrition and Food Services to support optimal patient outcomes. Active registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Foods and Nutrition accredited by the College of Dietitians of Alberta (CDA).
• Active registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta.
• Successful completion of internship/practicum accredited by Dietitians of Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assess, develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care for patients.
• Liaise with Nutrition and Food Services for program initiatives.
• Support optimum nutrition care on admission and during status changes.
• Provide on-call nutrition coverage for weekends and statutory holidays.

Job description

This permanent part-time position provides inpatient acute care services at the Misericordia Community Hospital. In this role, you will deliver nutrition expertise to patients across a variety of clinical areas, supporting the achievement of optimal nutrition and health outcomes. At this time, the primary clinical assignment for this position will be within the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Adult Medicine unit; however, clinical assignments are subject to change in accordance with operational requirements. This position also provides on-call services for weekends and statutory holidays.

Description:

Description: The Dietitian I is responsible for assessing, developing, implementing and evaluating the nutrition care for all patients/residents in the facility; on admission, quarterly and whenever there is a significant change in status to support optimum nutrition care. The dietitian acts as a liaison to the Nutrition and Food Services for program specific initiatives and supports. This position is covered by the terms and conditions of the HSAA Paramedical Professional/Technical Collective Agreement.

• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Services
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 04-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 9-10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.14
• Maximum Salary: $57.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Dietitian I
• Union: COV HSAA PROF TECH
• Unit and Program: Nutrition Services
• Primary Location: Misericordia Community Hosp
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.80
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Part Time
• Date Available: 04-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 6-7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 9-10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $43.14
• Maximum Salary: $57.37
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor of Science with a major in Foods and Nutrition accredited by the College of Dietitian's of Alberta (CDA) is required.Active registration with the College of Dietitians of Alberta required.Successful completion of an internship program or practicum training program that is accredited by the Dietitians of Canada is required

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year NICU care experience.Experience with providing nutrition care within adult acute care inpatient settings.Practice permit that includes Restricted Activities authorization to prescribe TPN.

Preferred Qualifications:

Clinical documentation using ADIME, NCPT.Experience using SGA/nutrition focused physical exam.Demonstrated ability to manage a diverse caseload and adapt to changing clinical priorities.

Hiring Requirements

The following must be provided prior to your first day of work:

Security Screening: As a condition of employment, all employees are required to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check and to disclose of previous convictions, record suspensions or pardons received for charges of sexual assault or other sexual offences to Covenant Health prior to commencement of any work, including training or orientation shifts.

Be the Difference

Covenant Health invites you to be the difference in people's lives, your career, and your community. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, and compassion, every role contributes to person-centered care and a deeper purpose. Employees are supported through mentorship, education, and growth opportunities, working with inclusive teams that value collaboration and belonging. Together, Covenant Health advances healthcare innovation and shapes a healthier, more compassionate future for Alberta and beyond.

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Covenant Zone, Edmonton, Misericordia Community Hosp

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